PHENOBARBITONE

Brand Name & Strength

Phenobarbital Sodium Injection 200 mg/ml

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

IV bolus

May be given undiluted, or diluted with 10 times its own volume (10 ml) with diluent.

Diluent

WFI

Administration & Infusion rate

IV bolus

Administer at a rate NOT more than 60 mg/min in adults and 30 mg/min in children IM (deep)

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2 – 8 oC)

After Reconstitution

- -

After dilution

- -

Remarks

Avoid SC administration because severe reactions (tissue necrosis and pain) may occur. For IM injection, do not exceed 5 ml per injection site due to potential for tissue irritation. Rapid IV administration can cause respiratory depression.